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Boston Globe - Entertainment

James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' has died - His family confirmed his death in a statement to People, saying he "passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family." No location or cause of death was provided.

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Watch: Matt Damon goes full 'Odyssey,' sneaks onto 'Kimmel' in a mini Trojan horse -- In the latest episode of their ongoing "feud," Damon snuck onto the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" stage in a miniature version of a Trojan horse.

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Ride a unicorn, save the arts

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Hundreds gather on the Common to drink 'Scotland's other national beverage'

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appreciation - In the sitcom world, everyone knew 'Cheers' co-creator James Burrows's name - It's not hyperbole to say we won't see the likes of Burrows again.

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The bands Geese and Goose are performing in Mass. this month. What's the difference? -- Geese close Green River Festival in Greenfield on June 21, and Goose host a sold-out pair of shows at Leader Bank Pavilion on June 30 and July 1.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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All the movies you'll watch this summer

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10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

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Read more from our Summer Arts Guide

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Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child -- The Oscar-winning actor posted an Instagram video in which she grins as she reveals a baby bump and hurries off camera.

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THE VIP LOUNGE - Best-selling author and West Roxbury native John Kenney on getting lost and having good friends on the Cape - We caught up with Kenney, who lives in Larchmont, N.Y., with his wife, Lissa, a therapist, and their two teenagers, to talk about all things travel.

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BOOKS -- Natalie Lemle digs into debut novel 'Artifacts' -- The Boston writer, a Tufts and Emerson alum, examines the provenance of art in her debut novel.

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PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW -- With 'Where's Boston? Fifty Years Later,' the Athenaeum looks at a city looking at itself. -- Constantine Manos's photographs of Boston were shown at the city's Bicentennial pavilion starting in 1975. A half century later, they still radiate life.

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On the centennial of her birth, it's time to give Marilyn Monroe's acting career the respect it deserves - Odie Henderson reflects on Monroe's legacy as a film noir staple and gifted comedienne.

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Questlove explores another titan of Black music in Earth, Wind & Fire documentary -- His latest film, "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)," debuts on HBO on June 7 at 9 p.m. and streams on HBO Max.

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'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery' inspires both nostalgia and a bad taste about the '90s -- The festival clearly meant a lot to the attendees and performers, but the misogyny that greeted it has aged incredibly poorly.

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'Marty, Life Is Short' takes a serious look at comedian Martin Short -- The Netflix documentary features interviews with Short's many collaborators, including Steve Martin, John Mulaney, and the late Catherine O'Hara.

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Trump is pushing his 250th vision of America. Boston's MFA and ICA are pushing back.

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Sex, drugs and cyberstalking: On TV, the kids are definitely not all right

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Colin Farrell and 'Sugar' are back for a second season, the big secret out of the bag

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What to watch this weekend: 'Project Hail Mary,' plus more movies and TV shows to stream

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Brookline's rainbow turkey may miss some of Pride Month for damage repairs

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Patricia Park performed standup comedy to research her latest YA novel

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Local bestsellers for the week ended June 14

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Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities

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Taylor Swift wedding speculation heats up (again) near her R.I. mansion

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Love is love — and also death — in 'Leviticus'

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State Senator invokes Noah Kahan in push for ticket pricing overhaul

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Why are there so many Ionesco productions in Boston these days?

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'I Will Find You': In Netflix's new Boston-set mystery, a Revere dad and a former Globie search for the truth

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Get to know four artists opening for legacy acts this summer

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Over 250 pieces of Smiths memorabilia coming to Worcester for the 40th anniversary of 'The Queen Is Dead'

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Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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'Matlock' writer sues CBS, claiming hostile environment for Black employees

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